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How to Build an Inclusive Talent Strategy at the COMMIT!Forum

This year’s COMMIT!Forum will feature presentations from
some of the most influential thought leaders in CR. One of these leaders is Diversity
Basics CEO Nereida Perez, who will share insights into creating an effective
talent strategy.

Her session, “How to Build an Inclusive Talent Strategy,”
covers best practices and resources that will enable participants to build an
inclusive and collaborative strategy to address talent development needs.
Attendees will leave with a checklist that they can use to create an action
plan and measure impact.

Below, Perez answers a few questions about her session and
her expectations for the forum:

CR Magazine: Why should attendees attend your session? What
will they learn?

Nereida Perez:
Our nation is facing a critical talent gap with regards to STEM talent. More
than 80 percent of jobs will be created in the next 10 years requiring skills
in the technology and math.

CR: What is the biggest takeaway from your session?

NP: I’ll be
sharing a template that can be used to help companies build recruiting
strategies to increasethe talent
pipeline.

CR: Why do you think it’s important for people to attend
COMMIT!Forum, in your opinion?

NP: The
conference provides an excellent opportunity to connect with likeminded people
who are committed to driving change globally.

CR: What aspect of the forum are you most excited about?

NP: As a
presenter and attendee am excited to learn the latest in innovative practices
from other companies and leaders who are helping to improve our workplaces and
communities.